The SWCS view

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IT seems that everyone is taking time to think about their goals, objectives, or activities for the 1990s. So I'll give it a try as well. SWCS can, in my view, have one of the most meaningful decades of its existence during the next 10 years.

During this next decade SWCS will:

▸ Celebrate 50 years of chartered service.

▸ Embark on a new strategic plan.

▸ Complete a major evaluation of the implementation of the Food Security Act of 1985.

▸ Continue to conduct forums for the discussion of key environmental issues.

▸ Strive to serve its membership in more effective ways.

▸ Speak out knowledgeably on the soil and water conservation issues that are of concern to nations.

▸ Work on the enhancement of professionalism in the field of conservation.

▸ Address resource issues on a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary basis.

▸ Learn how to apply new technology in accomplishing the wise use of natural resources.

These and many other activities are just a foundation upon which we can build a very successful organization during a time when people in country after country indicate that the natural environment is more and more important. Polls continue to point …